O’NEILL LAVISHES PRAISE ON FORMER CELT
scored a magical goal that gave us momentum to win the game.
“At the end of that season, Liam moved on to Manchester United but had already made a strong mark at Celtic Park and the players were extremely disappointed to see him go.
“Liam’s passing is very sad and he will be greatly missed. He was an excellent footballer and a fantastic man.”
Paying tribute to the midfielder, Cork City manager John Caulfield said: “I think everyone is shocked and saddened.
“While we have known that he was very sick, we are just thinking of his family, particularly his wife and three kids.
“When he was here, his two sons, Corey and Leo, used to be at training quite a bit.
“It does put everything into perspective. It’s hard to imagine what has happened, just three years after he was here.
“He got to the highest level, winning international caps and playing for some big clubs. He was so modest, nothing ever went to his head.
“He came in every day and trained; a lovely person with a great attitude, a down to earth, humble guy.”